IELTS Speaking Part 1
Work and studies:Do you work or study?
I'm a student at the moment. In my final year at university.
What do you study?
I’m studying to be an Aeronautical Engineer
Why did you choose this particular major?
It's something I've always been fascinated by, ever since I was a small child and had a toy airplane I used to play with. Then, later, I saw an amazing video about fighter jet planes, and that's when I knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. I wanted to become an engineer and work on designing airplanes and other aircraft.
What are you planning to do after graduating?
I hope to go to Australia and study there for another two years and complete a special postgraduate research course.
History:Do you like history?
I suppose so; it can be interesting sometimes, but it depends on the subject. I used to watch a lot of videos about old airplanes when I was younger. and they were really fascinating. But there are other types of history programs which I don't find very interesting, such as archaeological documentaries and things like that.
What did you think of the history classes you had at school?
They were pretty standard, you know, all the basic stuff about the history of the country, important events, dates, and how the country evolved. We had quite a good history teacher because she tried to make it as interesting as possible for all students.
Have you ever read a book/magazine about history?
Only the ones we had to read at school. It's not the sort of thing I would pick up and read just for fun - I prefer to read other types of articles.
Do you like historical movies that tell a true story?
Yes, sometimes, they can be good. But not all of them. For example, I watched a movie called Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks. It was a really well-made movie, with lots of twists in the plot and good acting, but it just wasn't very exciting for me. I watched it because I wanted to see what happened and because it was based on a true story back in the time of the cold war between the US and Russia. But, even though it was interesting, I didn't enjoy it that much.
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Talk about an article or a book that you have read about healthy living
You should say:
- Where you read it
- Why you read it
- How it helped/affected you
and say if you would recommend this book to your friends and family.
I just read this great article on a health blog about how to heal your gut and improve your overall health.
It was really informative and offered a lot of great tips for improving gut health.
I also read a book called "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, which offers a really unique perspective on obesity and weight loss. I found it really interesting and thought-provoking, and it definitely changed the way I think about diet and weight loss.
Why did you read it?
I read The Obesity Code because I was interested in learning more about the root causes of obesity and weight gain. I found Dr. Fung's perspective to be really enlightening, and it has definitely changed the way I think about diet and weight loss.
How did it help/affect you?
Firstly, it helped me understand that weight gain is not simply a matter of eating too many calories and not exercising enough. There are actually a lot of factors that can contribute to weight gain, including genetics, hormones, and gut microbiota.
Secondly, it taught me that diet and weight loss should be approached holistically and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone's body is different, so what works for one person might not work for another.
Finally, it made me more mindful about the foods I eat and how they may be affecting my weight. I now try to eat more whole, unprocessed foods and avoid processed foods as much as possible.
Would you recommend this book to your friends and family?
Yes, I have done so in the past, and I would definitely do so again. This book is an incredible resource for anyone looking to improve their health and lose weight.
What was your favorite part of the book?
My favorite part was the section on gut microbiota. I found it really interesting how our gut bacteria can play such a big role in our weight and overall health.
IELTS Speaking Part 3
Healthcare:How is healthcare promoted in your country?
Well, I can think of a couple of different ways. One is through government health education programs, which target specific health issues in the general population. For example, awareness programs targeting breast cancer in women, the need for regular exercise, or how to reduce cholesterol were all big health campaigns some years ago.
Then you have healthy marketing campaigns driven by the private sector, such as companies that have healthy products or health-related products. This covers everything from food choices to exercise equipment and suchlike.
And then there are special interest groups such as charities and foundations focused on health. A lot of these create information-based campaigns to educate the public about certain aspects of health, based on new research data or findings related to health issues in a specific sector such as children, women, seniors, etc.
And of course, schools often get involved in promoting health issues to children through special projects or events.
What is the role of the government in promoting healthcare?
Personally, I believe that the government must provide impartial and up-to-date information on health issues so that the public is educated and informed about potential health threats, as and when necessary.
For example, at the moment, there is a lot of government talk about problems related to obesity in the population. The issue will have a big impact on the provision of health services both now and in the future.
The same has been done in the past regarding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. When certain health issues reach a critical level, they directly impact the provision of health services to the public. And so they become very public issues and normally accompanied by some type of health education campaign to try and adjust people's behavior.
Healthy Living and Personal Health:
What more do you think could be done to promote healthy living in your country?
Honestly, most of the information about healthy living has been available to everyone for a long time. However, it's a slow process to change the behavior of an entire population and many of the current health issues will not disappear unless individuals take more responsibility for their lifestyle choices.
Traditionally, there has been an attitude of going to the doctor to ‘get fixed’ once something is wrong. There has been less focus on maintaining good health as part of an overall healthy lifestyle which attempts to reduce health risks and avoid the need for medical intervention.
If people adopted more of a preventative maintenance mindset rather than a ‘fix it when it's broken’ attitude, it would make a big difference.
Change is happening, though, and there's generally a lot more awareness about health issues now. So things are improving, but there always seems to be something new to worry about.
One of the most important things is to maintain people informed about health issues that come to light. For example, most people are unaware of how unhealthy many processed foods really are. They never consider it because they have been convinced that the convenience factor of these foods was the most important thing.
Better health education might lead to people being more aware of how to lead healthier lives - and avoid many health problems.
How can individuals take more responsibility for their own health?
Yes, that's the big question, and people must begin to take more responsibility for all aspects of their lives. As the world becomes more globalized and people more mobile, it will be more challenging for governments to provide the same level of health services they do now.
This can be seen already in countries like the USA and UK, where they are talking about drastically changing how health services are delivered to the population. This is has resulted from people living longer, and the cost of treating an aging population becomes apparent.
So, basically, everyone needs to look at the way they live: their diet, level of exercise they do, and their general lifestyle, and try to reduce any risks there might be. For example, eating healthier and doing even moderate regular exercise can make a big difference to overall health. But more importantly, it can help people combat stress, which is the number one killer in certain age groups.
Everyone is an individual, but the advice given for years about a healthy balanced diet and exercise is true for everyone. Work-life balance is also something else people need to be aware of – especially as work patterns nowadays are rapidly changing. The division between work and life is becoming blurred thanks to technology.
So many people find it difficult to switch off from work, even when they're at home, which was not the case in the past. This can lead to mental exhaustion or overload, which impacts general health. So, being aware and learning how to cope with these issues is essential.
How would you answer these IELTS questions about history, historical movies, healthy living, healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and personal health?